Otani Mikage Square was the location for the small eatery “Yunagi” run by Taeko, played by Ms. Hiroko Yakushimaru. This room was originally the dining room of a traditional Japanese inn “Kinseikan” built in Taisho era, now renovated as a rental space for the community.

“The shooting took place right in front of the shop,” the shop owner explained. Furukawa Sake-ten (sake Shop) now deeply rooted in the area, started operation as a Shinki-ten (store specializing in articles used in Shinto rituals) for the Konkokyo religion in the Meiji era. Elegant exterior and the storefront appeared repeatedly in the movie. Along with Okayama’s local sake, wine and original shochu (Japanese barley distilled spirit), all three types of Konkokyo Omiki (Konkokyo religion sake offering) are available, the sweet tasting “Sinro,” elegant tasting “Tenchi No Shizuku,” and the dry tasting “Kashin.”

This is a diner founded in 1950, where the staff involved in the film also frequented. Out of 40 items in the menu, the one that stands out is the “Katsudon (700 yen).” Katsudon, a pork cutlet on a rice bowl is usually prepared with eggs, but here egg yolk tops the clear starchy sauce. The chicken broth thickened with starch is rich in flavor, but also give a light taste to the deep-fried pork. Breaking the egg yolk adds to the flavor. This original menu inspired by a menu of the famous pub “Stand “in Kyoto. This creation comes with a story, the first owner, who learned to cook at the “Stand” try to recreate the dish with a vague memory.

This shop is located at the center of the shopping district, founded in 15th year of Showa era. The Konko Manju’s (sweet bun with red bean paste filling), is made with plenty of local eggs and 100% Hokkaido red bean paste filling. The batter flavored with honey and the delicate bean paste filling melts in your mouth.

On the south side of the JR Konko station, along the Satomi-gawa river stands a Konko manju shop, a shop with a long history. This shop’s Mikage Manju, loved by the worshippers of the Konko-kyo for 120 years since the shop was founded in the Meiji era. This Mikage manju has moist texture like a castella sponge cake and plenty of sweet and smooth Hokkaido red bean paste filling. Many fans praise the manju, “this cannot be substituted by another.” Recommended, freshly baked or rested for 3 days, where you can enjoy the combination of bun and filling blending in together, 1 for 80 yen.

“Bichu-do,” is just off of the main shopping street to the east. Bichu-do is known for been particular about ingredients used for making the batter, such as eggs from Tamashima and flour from Kojima. The round shaped confectionery is unique to this store. Seasonal products are available during the New Year’s Holidays. Koshian (smooth bean paste) is sold at 70 yen and others for 90 yen each. *Sold in a set of two. Ten in each box

The Mikage manju at this shop is hand-baked traditional style. On lucky days, you can see the process of hand baking through the window.

A locally connected store established in the 16th year of the Meiji era. In the film, this store appears at the opening scene where Yasu hurriedly appears on his three-wheeler vehicle to deliver a package. The store carries fruits and vegetables, sweets, beverages, and cooking seasonings.

A café located at the entrance of a shopping arcade leading to the main gate of Konko-kyo headquarters. Handmade sweets made at The Special Needs Community Activity Support Center are popular amongst the locals and the worshippers. 6 flavors of Madeleines, including, Kumquat, pumpkin, black sesame seeds, roasted sweet potato each sold at 110 yen. Lemon cakes made with finely chopped lemon zest (700 yen per bar), natural and simple flavored oatmeal cookies (130 yen), and marmalade using homegrown citrus are also sold at the store. A store where you can casually drop by while on your walk through the town.

Established in the Edo era (Bunsei 10th year) in a port town Tamashima as a Japanese inn. During the Meiji era, inn relocated from Tamashima to Konko. The inn with 200 years of history, the current owner being the sixth generation. It is within a walking distance from the Otani shopping street. The inside of the facility is comfortable but also gives off the feeling of nostalgia and has a very cozy atmosphere.